I Believe I Can Fly

Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” and Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

I have great interest in flight. Refer to my post of July 17, 2009.

Centuries of dreaming, study, speculation, and experimentation preceded the first successful flight. The ancient legends contain numerous references to the possibility of movement through the air. Philosophers believed that it could be accomplished by imitating the wing motions of birds, and by using smoke or other lighter-than- air media. The first form of aircraft made was the kite, about the 5th century BC. In the 13th century, the English monk Roger Bacon conducted studies that led him to the conclusion that air could support a craft in the same manner that water supports boats. At the beginning of the 16th century, Leonardo da Vinci gathered data on the flight of birds and anticipated developments that subsequently became practical. Among his important contributions to the development of aviation were his invention of the propeller, and the parachute. He conceived three different types of heavier-than-air craft: an ornithopter, a machine with mechanical wings designed to flap like those of a bird; a helicopter, designed to rise by the revolving of a rotor on a vertical axis; and a glider, consisting of a wing fixed to a frame on which a person might coast on the air. Leonardo's concepts involved the use of human muscular power, quite inadequate to produce flight with the craft that he pictured. Nevertheless, he was important because he was the first to make scientific proposals.

Long before Leonardo made his scientific proposal God set in motion a plan for the flight of his people. He was not concerned so much with the natural applications of flight as with the spiritual need that would put humanity on a higher plane of vision. Today ‘thrust’ has replaced ‘horsepower.’

I believe I can fly ... because I want to be free. “Free as a bird” The enviable advantage the bird seems to have in its ability to fly. I must place my “affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2.

I believe I can fly ... because God has purpose for me my allegiance is to Him.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matt 6:33.

He set in motion the necessary provisions for me to acquire my “wings.” I must follow his instructions. Because I have an Interest in reaching heaven. I need training to get my “ratings”. There is ground school, perhaps tedious study, safety in take offs and landings — touch and goes. At times I need to be alone in solo time.

There is so much to see. I may soar in the local area for a time. Then I want to begin reaching out and do cross country flight. Soon I want to fly in bad weather so I have to trust instruments.

I believe I can fly ... because I want to see things from a heavenly perspective — ‘birds-eye-view’ The lay of the land, God’s promise. I like seeing beyond tomorrow’s horizon. And with the proper training and provisions I can rise above the storms of life. I must learn my limitations. I have to Recognize stalls, spins, and other hazards of life happenings.

It is excellent in knowing what gives ‘lift’ --- God is our source. How long to soar and when to rest.

I believe I can fly ... because I will be ‘caught up’. Ahhh most excellent future!
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
1Thessalonians 4:17

It means a permanent escape from this world system is coming. Gravity will no longer bar me from attaining new heights. God will allow the believer to overcome the natural law and change us forever!

I believe you can fly . . .
1. God loves you
2. He will guide you
3. You can ‘enroll’ in flight training now!
“Trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your “flight.”